106 - First Ixelles Manufactory, Jean Baptiste Cappelemans the Elder period

First Ixelles Manufactory, Jean Baptiste Cappelemans the Elder period Round hard-paste porcelain plate; in the center of the dish, the coat of arms of the city of Brussels; gold band around the rim. Dimensions: diam. 23.3 cm Mark: in blue on the underside, “J.B. Cappellemans the Elder, Brussels” CONDITION Intact, with signs of age Notes: This coat of arms represents the city of Brussels: The central shield depicts St. Michael slaying the devil. St. Michael is the historic patron saint of the city of Brussels. He is traditionally depicted in armor, wielding a sword or a lance. The shield is surmounted by a count’s crown, a symbol of the region’s ancient nobility and history. The coat of arms is supported by two facing golden lions, each holding a banner crossed diagonally behind the shield. The left banner bears the historic coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant (a golden lion on a black background).